I'm learning English.
"he'll always be a thorn in my side."
What does this sentence mean?
2007-04-06 06:51:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A thorn in your side goes on troubling you, picking into you and never lets you sleep in peace. So, that sentence means that the person will always trouble you.
2007-04-06 07:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This expression is take from the Bible story of Paul and the thorn in his side.
Paul received a thorn in his side and it was very annoying.
Paul asked that it be removed but God said, no.
He was to learn to live with the little annoyances and move on.
Ever have somebody in your life that aggravates, annoys, and bugs you to the point of complete irritation and frustration? I'm sure you have.
2007-04-06 14:22:21 · answer #2 · answered by Catie I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will always be a bother- think of how a rose thorn feels if you prick your finger with it.
2007-04-06 13:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the meaning of thorn is ''a prickle'' In sort he is creating obstacle for you.
2007-04-06 13:57:35 · answer #4 · answered by Nimesh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means he will always be a nuisance to you - an aggravation to you - someone who ires you.
2007-04-06 13:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will always be a pain, a bother, irritating, an a**hole....and so forth.
2007-04-06 13:55:09 · answer #6 · answered by Alice M. Ayres 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dog in the manger
2007-04-06 15:10:39 · answer #7 · answered by Manz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋